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Can We Talk About Depression?

As the world closes another Mental Health Awareness Week, Raquel articulates her struggles with depression.

The Attic On Eighth's Springtime Playlist

Our Springtime playlist has arrived, just in time for all of the new and grand adventures we can’t help but wait for.

Lifestyle, CultureRaquel ReyesMay 17, 2018music, Attic playlists, favorite, Raquel Reyes, comforting thingsComment

Fresh Off Eden - Makeup at the MET Gala and a "Heavenly Bodies" Inspired Look

Beauty Editor Rory takes on the challenge of adapting a MET Gala ‘Heavenly Bodies’ inspired makeup look to the classroom.

Beauty, LiteratureRory MaraMay 8, 2018beauty, makeup, MET Gala, Glossier, NARS, Heavenly Bodies, Paradise LostComment

Mother's Day

Prompted by Lifestyle Editor Lee, Raquel fills the Kate Spade Sam bag with Mother’s Day gifts.

Our Morning Rituals, Vol. 3

I hate mornings. I am a walking cliche, I know, but it’s 100% true. I hate morning and waking up sucks. Thankfully, creating a routine helps.

Beauty, LifestyleRory MaraMay 3, 2018Rory Marangi, morning, breakfast, skincare, makeup, Our Morning Rituals, comforting thingsComment

Kale Risotto

Food & Drink, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 27, 2018food and drink, lemon risotto, recipes, risotto, recipe, lemon and kale risotto, kale risotto, cooking, foodComment

Celebrity Voices in the Political Arena

PoliticsLauren OlmedaApril 26, 2018politics, donald trump, kanye westComment

Giveaway – If We Were Villains

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 24, 2018M. L. Rio, IWWV, literature, If We Were Villains, giveawayComment

Our Morning Rituals, Vol. 2

Our Morning Rituals is a new lifestyle series in which the Attic editors give us a glimpse of their mornings – what do they eat? what products do they use? what do they read? In this second instalment, Political Editor Lauren Olmeda shares her productive mornings.

Cooking to Cook, Vol.1: Biscotti

In her first piece for The Attic, new contributor Kate Davis Jones premieres an approachable series on the art of cooking for pleasure. Her opening recipe, an easy biscotti perfect for all occasions.

Food & Drink, LifestyleKate Davis JonesApril 13, 2018baking, biscotti, food, food and drink, recipes, popular, food & drink, comforting thingsComment

Dear Olivia – Do I Pursue a Masters Degree?

"I keep thinking that I want to take a break from academia and find a job, but I also am thinking about maybe pursuing a Masters degree. I feel like the closer the end is coming, the more confusing my options are.

Lifestyle, Advice, AcademiaOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 9, 2018academic advice, academia, AdviceComment

Our Morning Rituals, Vol. 1

Lifestyle, BeautyOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 3, 2018lifestyle, morning, breakfast, coffee, makeup, skincare, popular, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, comforting things, Our Morning Rituals Comments

Dear Attic Editors – Impostor Syndrome

Editors Olivia and Lauren help a reader with Impostor Syndrome.

Advice, Lifestyle, Mental Health, AcademiaOlivia Gündüz-WilleminApril 2, 2018grad school, academia, academic advice, adviceComment

The Art of Journaling

New Contributor M. A. McCuen talks about her experience with bullet journaling and shares a few helpful tips for starting a journal of your own.

Dear Raquel — Plus Size Fashion?

"Do you or your friends at the Attic have any advice or know about any brands that are friendly to big girls like me? I always come home so sad after a day of shopping, and I think I need to starve myself or some other shit to meet the standards, but then I get angry at myself for thinking like that, I JUST WANT CUTE CLOTHES."

Lifestyle, Advice, FashionRaquel ReyesMarch 26, 2018Advice, fashion, popular, Raquel Reyes Comments